At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage staff to ensure safety and security in a maximum-security prison.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety, committed to making Victoria safer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to rehabilitation and community safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in corrections or offender management; must complete pre-training course.
The predicted salary is between 90441 - 119449 $ per year.
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. The department is committed to the safety and well-being of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
Utilise your leadership and management expertise to provide support to Barwon Prison. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking 2x Prison Supervisors to provide a critical role within Corrections Victoria, Custodial Operations.
About the Role:
Prison Supervisors are responsible for the management of an area or the delivery of a specific function and may be required to be the officer in charge at the prison or courts. The role requires leadership, maturity, sound judgement and confidence in decision making, with developed capabilities to coach, mentor and motivate staff. With highly developed communication and negotiation and problem-solving skills, the prison supervisor leads and manages staff to achieve program and service outcomes in a multidisciplinary team and rehabilitative environment.
This multifaceted role encompasses human resource management, including performance management, coaching and developing staff, OH&S requirements, staff employment and training requirements and budget monitoring.
Some of your duties will include:
- Leading and managing staff to ensure the safety and security of prisoners, staff and visitors.
- Train, supervise and support staff in all aspects of prison operations including prisoner assessment, case management, program and service knowledge and involvement.
- Deliver performance management and professional development guidance to custodial staff.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated commitment to working with staff, prisoners and other service providers in the delivery of an integrated, whole of Justice approach to reducing re-offending.
- Qualifications and/or demonstrated experience and skill in areas relevant to correctional delivery, offender management and/or offender treatment.
Qualifications/requirements:
Applicants must have completed the Prison Officer pre-training course or be willing to undertake the next available course.
How to Apply:
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
Applications close Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 11.59pm.
Prison Supervisor in Lara employer: State Government of Victoria, Australia
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Contact Details:
State Government of Victoria, Australia Recruitment Team
